Mary Milliken

Mary Milliken is a seasoned journalist with over four decades of experience in reporting, editing, and newsroom leadership. Throughout her career, she has held senior positions at major global news organizations, including Thomson Reuters, where she served as Los Angeles Bureau Chief and U.S. Foreign Policy Editor. Mary has covered a wide range of complex topics, from international conflicts and U.S. foreign policy to economic transformations in emerging markets, consistently delivering accurate, insightful, and context-driven reporting. Her extensive experience as a foreign correspondent has taken her around the world, providing audiences with a nuanced understanding of global events.

An expert in international journalism, political and economic reporting, and long-form storytelling, Mary combines intellectual curiosity with meticulous reporting and strong editorial judgment. She credits her success to a deep commitment to storytelling, adaptability, and a willingness to immerse herself in different cultures, as well as the encouragement of her father, who championed women’s advancement during a pivotal era. Mary has also played an important role in advancing women within journalism, mentoring emerging reporters and promoting inclusive newsroom practices.

Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Spanish from Indiana University Bloomington and studied Spanish Language and Literature at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She is fluent in Spanish and professionally proficient in Portuguese. Beyond her professional achievements, Mary values lifelong learning, cultural exploration, and wellness, enjoying travel, hiking, yoga, and activities that maintain mental and physical balance. Her career reflects a commitment to integrity, accuracy, and elevating underrepresented voices, establishing her as a respected leader and influential figure in global journalism.

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International journalism / foreign correspondence

Political and economic reporting

Editorial leadership and newsroom management

Long-form storytelling and in-depth analysis - capitalize each first letters, and do this all the time for specialization moving forward, okay?

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International Journalism / Foreign Correspondence

Political And Economic Reporting

Editorial Leadership And Newsroom Management

Long-Form Storytelling And In-Depth Analysis

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What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received? Mary believes the best advice she followed was to focus on substance over ego, listen carefully during interviews, and identify what truly matters in a story rather than trying to include everything. This approach shaped her strong editorial judgment and respected writing style. What advice would you give to young women entering your industry? Mary encourages young women to be confident in their expertise, seek international or cross-cultural experiences when possible, and not wait for permission to lead. She also advises women to advocate for themselves and for other women, especially in male-dominated reporting spaces such as economics and sports. What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now? Mary sees major challenges in shrinking newsrooms and rapid industry change, but also strong opportunities for women to lead in global reporting, multilingual journalism, and in-depth analysis. She believes thoughtful, context-driven journalism is more important than ever in a fast-moving media landscape. What values are most important to you in your work and personal life? Mary values integrity, accuracy, intellectual rigor, and fairness in her work. Personally, she values lifelong learning, cultural openness, mental and physical well-being, and using her platform to elevate women and underrepresented voices. Mary enjoys learning and speaking multiple languages, hiking, yoga, and staying physically active. She also values travel, cultural exploration, and maintaining mental balance through outdoor activities and wellness practices. - - rewrite each answer professionally and in first person, also try to answer this questions, - - 1. What do you attribute your success to?

• Indiana University Bloomington – Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Spanish
• Universidad Complutense de Madrid – Spanish Language and Literature

• Served as a judge for the Loeb Awards

• Supporting professional standards and mentorship within journalism.
• Active in journalism leadership and professional circles

• Advocates for elevating women and underrepresented voices in journalism
• Mentorship within the field